Project intelligenceTDLR TABS2027004106New Construction
Funding type

This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.

HHS Mexia Patient Care Living Quarters

540 Chapel Drive, Mexia, TX, 76667

Opening ~Mar 2027Project Registered

HHS Mexia Patient Care Living Quarters is a new construction project at 540 Chapel Drive, Mexia, in Limestone County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Mar 2027. The project has an estimated value of $7.0M across about 7,874 sq ft.

Estimated project value
$7.0M
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Estimated construction cost supplied in the TDLR filing. This is not a current property appraisal or a final construction invoice.

Reported floor area
7,874 ft²
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Estimated cost / ft²
$889/sqft
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Scheduled duration
2 months
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Oct 21, 2026131 days across supplied datesMar 1, 2027

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  1. Project registered · TDLR filing

    Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

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  2. Scheduled construction start · Scheduled date

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    72 days after the preceding date shown.

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  3. Scheduled completion · Scheduled date

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    59 days after the preceding date shown.

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📰About HHS Mexia Patient Care Living Quarters

Texas Health and Human Services Commission is building a new 7,874-square-foot patient care facility at 540 Chapel Drive in Mexia. This new construction project, filed under the name HHS Mexia Patient Care Living Quarters, provides living quarters for 14 residents along with associated support spaces at the State School site in Limestone County.

The estimated cost for this build is $7,000,000, resulting in a cost per square foot of $889. This figure is above the county median of $259 per square foot and places the project in the top quarter of estimated costs for similar new construction filings in Limestone County. The scheduled build window is 59 days, which is shorter than the county median of 185 days.

Project Details and Status

Marcela Abadi Rhoads is the registered accessibility specialist of record for this project. The design firm of record is Parkhill, which has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $18,240,000. The project was registered with TDLR in October 2026. Plan review is pending, and construction is targeted for March 2027. The filing indicates a construction start date of January 2027.

The project is privately funded on private land for private use. Texas Health and Human Services Commission has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $428,719,920, including a $400,000,000 project in Terrell and a $12,000,000 project in Kerrville.

Mexia is in Limestone County, with a population of about 10,494 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates for ZIP 76667. The median household income is $50,396, and the median owner-occupied home value is $119,700. The Limestone County unemployment rate was 4.7 percent in August 2026.

Project Registered

Project has been registered with TDLR and is in pre-construction phase

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HHS Mexia Patient Care Living Quarters is a New Construction project located at 540 Chapel Drive, Mexia, TX 76667 in Mexia, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $7.0M covering 7,874 sq ft. Texas Health and Human Services Commission is the property owner and Parkhill is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on October 21, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the HHS Mexia Patient Care project located?

The project is located at 540 Chapel Drive, Mexia, TX 76667, in Limestone County.

What is the estimated cost of the new construction?

The estimated cost is $7,000,000, which is above the county median for similar projects.

When is the project targeted for completion?

Construction is targeted for March 2027, with a planned start in January 2027.

Who is the design firm for this project?

Parkhill is the design firm of record for this Texas Health and Human Services Commission project.

What is HHS Mexia Patient Care Living Quarters?

HHS Mexia Patient Care Living Quarters is a new construction project at 540 Chapel Drive in Mexia, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Building replacement living quarters for Texas Health and Human Services at the State School in Mexia, Texas. Building is roughly 7874 S.F. and provides living quarters for 14 residents as well as the associated spaces.

Is HHS Mexia Patient Care Living Quarters open in Mexia?

HHS Mexia Patient Care Living Quarters is still under construction in Mexia, TX, with an estimated completion of Mar 2027 according to its TDLR registration.

Where is HHS Mexia Patient Care Living Quarters located?

HHS Mexia Patient Care Living Quarters is located at 540 Chapel Drive, Mexia, TX, 76667, in Limestone County.

Who is the owner or developer of HHS Mexia Patient Care Living Quarters?

Texas Health and Human Services Commission is the property owner/developer of record for HHS Mexia Patient Care Living Quarters, per its TDLR project registration.

Who is the architect or design firm for HHS Mexia Patient Care Living Quarters?

Parkhill is the design firm of record for HHS Mexia Patient Care Living Quarters, according to its TDLR filing.

How much does HHS Mexia Patient Care Living Quarters cost and how big is it?

HHS Mexia Patient Care Living Quarters has an estimated construction value of $7.0M and approximately 7,874 square feet (about $889/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.

Scope of Work

Building replacement living quarters for Texas Health and Human Services at the State School in Mexia, Texas. Building is roughly 7874 S.F. and provides living quarters for 14 residents as well as the associated spaces.

Note: This project is registered under the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) program. TDLR registration is required for commercial and public facility construction to ensure compliance with accessibility requirements under Texas Government Code Chapter 469.

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540 Chapel Drive, Mexia, TX, 76667

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